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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

L26 DVDMOT history

L26 DVD is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Feb 2015. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 158,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

L26 DVD grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
158,060 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
14,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 DVD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
13 Feb 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 DVD was last recorded at 158,060 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 10,344 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,716 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,344 miles
Average per year
14,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,060 miles
  • 2025 – 147,716 miles
  • 2024 – 129,580 miles
  • 2023 – 108,059 miles
  • 2022 – 82,446 miles
  • 2021 – 64,711 miles
  • 2020 – 62,176 miles
  • 2019 – 53,391 miles
  • 2018 – 40,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,060 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Seat belt flexible stalk damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,060 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    158,060 miles
    Test number
    761622456810
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail158,060 miles (+10,344)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,060 miles
    Test number
    263737798820
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,716 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    147,716 miles
    Test number
    537209959490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail147,715 miles (+18,135)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,715 miles
    Test number
    176470286522
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass129,580 miles (+21,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    129,580 miles
    Test number
    195964574176
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass108,059 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,059 miles
    Test number
    517667129875
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail108,059 miles (+25,613)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,059 miles
    Test number
    707249521337
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass82,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    82,446 miles
    Test number
    348047485784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail82,446 miles (+17,735)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,446 miles
    Test number
    637424479574
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass64,711 miles (+2,535)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2022
    Odometer
    64,711 miles
    Test number
    327615512561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,176 miles (+8,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    62,176 miles
    Test number
    774021790001
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner cv gaitor has slight leak.

  12. Pass53,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,391 miles
    Test number
    580929965324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail53,391 miles (+13,016)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,391 miles
    Test number
    992462136912
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass40,375 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    40,375 miles
    Test number
    466103126487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front a.b.s wire rubbing on wheel

  15. Fail40,372 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,372 miles
    Test number
    544023900188
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front a.b.s wire rubbing on wheel

Questions about L26 DVD

Does L26 DVD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 DVD is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 DVD?
The MOT on L26 DVD is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 DVD done?
L26 DVD was recorded at 158,060 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 14,833 miles a year.
Has L26 DVD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 DVD has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L26 DVD ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L26 DVD find?
L26 DVD passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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